Jumu’ah | 27-04-2018 | Masjid Taqwa | It is a natural instinct (fitrah) of creation to cherish freedom. However, we need to understand the concept of freedom. One is the physical form, but there are certain shackles that cage human beings, which are invisible. Today many are deceived & think that they are free, but they(…)
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Surah Kahf – protection against fitnahs – Marlboro Masjid
Jumuah | 06-04-2018 | Marlboro Masjid | Allah Ta’ala mentions 4 incidents in this Surah, the 1st relates to the test of faith. Young Believers fled into a cave in order to protect their Imaan. The 2nd incident relates to the test of wealth – refers to the owner of the garden. The 3rd incident relates to(…)
Beware of the influence of Shaitaan – Isipingo Hills Masjid
Zikr Majlis | 22-03-2018 | Isipingo Hills Masjid | When the Fadhl (special mercy and favour) of Allah is upon a person, he will not be misguided by shaytaan, but will follow the path of Rahman. Allah SWT has warned the Believers in the Holy Quran against following the shaytaan, who invites towards all kinds of vices.(…)
Rajab – Curtain Raiser to Ramadaan
Jumu’ah | 16-03-2018 | Masjid Taqwa | This week has been ear marked as Israeli apartheid week. Palestinian people have been subjected to oppression, tyranny and gross abuse of human rights. As Muslims we need to play our part to identify, promote and expand on good practices to root out racism. The month of Rajab is(…)
Pearls from the Mathnavi – Part 6
Islahi | 12-03-2018 | Allah SWT blessed Maulana Rumi (R) with deep wisdom and intellect whereby he could explain complicated matters and important lessons through simple anecdotes. The anecdote discussed from the Mathnavi Shareef is about a king who seeks a match for his beloved and only son (the prince), which is an important responsibility(…)
Gateway to Jannah – Gateway Musallah
Zikr | 18-01-2018 | Gateway Musallah | It is first night of the month of Jumadal Ula. Effort should be made to read the dua for the sighting of the new moon at the beginning of each Islamic month, the effect of which will last us until the next month arrives. Allah SWT speaks about the(…)
Becoming beggars before Allah
Zikr Majlis | 14-12-2017 | Poetry: ‘Ilahi Teri Chokhat Par’ and ‘Meri Qismat Kaha ye Tawaaf-e-Haram’ The beautiful poetry of Hazrat Mufti Taqi Usmani DB ‘Ilahi Teri Chokhat Par’ teaches an important lesson to the visitors of the Haramain Shareefain. Such an extraordinary journey requires extraordinary preparation, then a person will experience extraordinary feelings when(…)
Panorama of Seerah
Special | 30-11-2017 | Poetry: Salaam us par The poetry ‘Salaam us par’ is a panorama of various scenes and aspects of the Seerah, from which important lessons are learnt. A salient aspect of the Seerah of our beloved Rasool (SAW) is that he was a champion of the weak and downtrodden. Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) chose(…)
Seerah & Children of Nabi (SAW) – Masjid Umar Farooq, Mackenzie Park
Special | 29-11-2017 | Masjid Umar Farooq, Mackenzie Park | The Seerah is an ocean with no shore. Fourteen hundred years have passed yet the subject matter has not been exhausted, and continues to inspire! Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) emphasised, and he himself was the embodiment of compassion, love and kindness towards children. Countless incidents show the beautiful(…)
Lofty rank of Rasul sallallahu alayhi wasallam in Aakhirah
Islahi | 27-11-2017 | The lofty rank and status of Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) in the Hereafter is an integral part of the Seerah. The first to be resurrected on the Day of Qiyamah, to reach the plains of reckoning and the one for whom the doors of Jannah will is none other than our beloved Rasool (SAW).(…)